2021 Genesis G70 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- 3.3T RWD, 365 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 42% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3T RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 365 hp | 376 lb-ft | 3,774 lb | 193 | 10.3 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $46,200 |
| 3.3T AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 365 hp | 376 lb-ft | 3,887 lb | 188 | 10.6 | 4.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,200 |
| 2.0T AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 252 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,673 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,000 |
| 2.0T RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 252 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $36,000 |
| 2.0T Sport RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 255 hp | 260 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed manual | RWD | $38,600 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 3.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 252 hp | 2.0T RWD | $36,000 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 1 | 255 hp | 2.0T Sport RWD | $38,600 | +$2,600 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 2 | 365 hp | 3.3T RWD | $46,200 | +$7,600 | $1,920 | +$384 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | 2.0T RWD | $36,000 | 4.5 s |
| 6-speed manual | 1 | 2.0T Sport RWD | $38,600 | N/A |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 2.0T RWD: 252 hp, 25 mpg, $36,000. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,300 | 5.1 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 27 mpg | $34,445 | 8.3 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $35,070 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Avalon | XLE FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,125 | 5.5 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $40,000 | 6.6 s |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 280 hp | 27 mpg | $40,350 | 5.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
G70 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Genesis G70: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Genesis G70.
| Measure | 2021 Genesis G70 | 2021 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 3.3T RWD | XLE FWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 365 hp | 301 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,774 lb | 3,570 lb |
| hp per ton | 193 | 169 |
| lb per hp | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| MSRP | $46,200 | $36,125 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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